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As the UN General Assembly's 81st session gets underway, attention has turned to the changing dynamics between the United Nations and Sahel nations, which are increasingly demanding greater sovereignty and a reduced international footprint. The shift reflects a broader regional trend of governments in the Sahel distancing themselves from Western and UN-led interventions. The analysis highlights how the UN is being forced to reassess its role in the region amid growing assertiveness from Sahelian governments, many of which have pivoted toward alternative security partnerships in recent years.